The Co-operative Retailing System (CRS) is a unique, multi-billion dollar organization based on the fundamental principles of co-operation. It is comprised of a network of approximately 190 autonomous retail co-operatives across Western Canada along with their branch operations, and Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL). FCL is the wholesaling/manufacturing arm of the CRS, which provides the retail co-ops with a range of products and services. Tofino Consumers Co-op invites applications for the position of Human Resources Advisor.

Tofino Consumers Co-op is a diversified Co-operative with budgeted sales in excess of $24 million. We operate four locations (Food Store, Gas Bar, Hardware and Clothing) within Tofino British Columbia.

Reporting to the General Manager, the HR Advisor will assist the General Manager to enhance the organization by ensuring compliance and alignment of HR practices and processes with the retails’ vision, mission and objectives.

Responsibilities:
• Talent Management - Provide coaching and support to the management team and team members on all aspects of talent management practices
• Talent Acquisition– Lead the full cycle talent acquisition process for non-management and management employees, oversee the on-boarding process, and facilitate new team member orientation sessions. 
• Employee Relations – Work directly with department managers in the administration and interpretation of retail policies and procedures, attendance management, BC Employment Standards Act and other applicable legislation.
• Lead effective investigations ensuring due diligence is followed at all times with respect to gathering evidence/documentation, conducting employee interviews and making recommendations on appropriate follow-up actions
• Learning and Development – In conjunction with the management team and with knowledge of the full complement of development opportunities at the Co-op, identify training needs and opportunities for development for team members across the organization
• Disability Management - Work collaboratively with department managers to prevent, accommodate, and support recovery for return to work and administer claims management for both WCB and LTD
• Health and Safety - Assist in maintaining and promoting a safety program and culture throughout the organization, and participate in the joint worksite Health and Safety Committee
• Administer payroll and benefits
• Special projects as assigned by the General Manager
*Occasional travel may be required to attend conferences and training in B.C., Alberta and Saskatchewan.
**After a year of full time employment with Tofino Co-op (or on an earlier date mutually agreed upon by the General Manager and the incumbent) the portfolio may expand to include consultative services to Ucluelet Co-op, which is a unionized workplace.

Tofino Co-op is pleased to offer our full time and salaried team members the following:

• Extended Health Care, Dental, Long Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance 
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Excellent opportunities for advancement
• Competitive wages
• Travel Insurance Coverage 
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Subsidized gym membership
• Employer Matched Pension (7.5% matched) 
• Staff housing
• Annual Bonus Program